State Representative, District 36, Position 22-year term

Gael Tarleton

(Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience: Elected to Legislature in 2012. As State Representative, Gael serves on House policy committees for higher education, technology, economic development, and transportation. Elected to the Port of Seattle Commission in 2007, Gael was Audit Committee Chair in 2010 and Commission President in 2012.

Other Professional Experience: Research Advisor, University of Washington; Director, SAIC Global Technology; Senior Analyst, Defense Intelligence Agency.

Education:M.A.,Government and National Security; B.S.,Foreign Service, Georgetown University.

Community Service: Member of the Women’s Legislative Lobby; Pacific Northwest Economic Region Advisory Board; Legislative Energy Horizons Institute; UW Women’s Center Anti-Trafficking Task Force; and State Aviation Caucus.

Statement: I will work to support maritime jobs, make higher education affordable, improve health care, and protect our environment. I passed a bill creating the Legislative Task Force on Economic Resilience of Maritime and Manufacturing. We froze higher education tuition for two years. One of my bills allows skilled, licensed healthcare workers from outside Washington to volunteer here. My bill qualifying liquid biomass as renewable energy helps us fight climate change.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you and I ask for your vote. Endorsements: 36th District Democrats, WA State Labor Council, WA Conservation Voters, NARAL Pro-Choice WA.

Contact: (206) 619-1730; ;

Paul Addis

(Prefers Libertarian Party)

Elected Experience: VP, Belltown Community Council (2014); PCO, 1st Legislative District (2012)

Other Professional Experience: Project Manager (Finance), Alaska Airlines; Accounting Specialist, Delta Airlines; CEO, Life Spring Ministry International; Cryptologic Linguist, US Army Intelligence

Education: BBA, Management (Georgia State University)

Community Service: Meals on Wheels (Regional Coordinator); YearUp! (Mentor); Belltown Community Council (Vice President); City Fruit (Volunteer); Alaska Air Green Team (Member)

Statement: The best way to govern is to make the legislative process as accessible to the citizens as possible. Corporate interests have made that increasingly difficult due to their influence in campaign financing. I will not accept contributions from corporations or special interests. This uniquely ensures that I will support legislation which is best for the voters. I have the knowledge, experience and skill set to promote legislation beneficial to the people of the 36th District. I believe that civil and economic liberty provide maximum prosperity and happiness in a society. Let’s make it happpen together.

Contact: (253) 709-8173; ;